Youth News & Events
that you don't want to miss!
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Weekly Devotion
The only things we can keep are the things we freely give to God. What we try to keep for ourselves is just what we are sure to lose
-C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS
February 24
9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. // Congregational Breakfast Hosted by Youth Ministry
*Youth Help Needed! All Youth are asked to participate
CLICK HERE
to sign up for volunteer spots!
March 3
11 a.m. // Worship Seniors Sunday.
During the 11am Service Seniors will be recognized.
12 p.m. // Senior Sunday Luncheon
(Wood Fellowship Hall)
6 p.m. // Grade Level Dinners
March 10
10 a.m. // Confirmand, Sponosor & Parent Meeting (Wood Fellowship Hall - Overflow)
5:15 p.m. // MS & HS Youth Council Meeting
(P301) & (P321)
6 p.m. // PYC (Wood Fellowship Hall
March 17
10 a.m. 8th grader will join the High School Formation class in P321
6 p.m. // PYC (Wood Fellowship Hall)
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JOIN US THIS SUNDAY, Feb. 24
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9 a.m. & 11 a.m.
Worship
9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Congregational Breakfast: Hosted by Youth Ministry (Wood Fellowship Hall)
6 p.m.
No MS or HS PYC
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Congregational Breakfast hosted by Youth Ministry
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THIS Sunday, February 24th from 9:30-11am
in Wood Fellowship Hall, Youth Ministry will host a Congregational Breakfast to support the Youth Mission Fund.
Youth Help Needed!!
All Youth are asked to participate
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Senior Sunday: Important Dates & Reminders
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Senior Sunday: Sunday, March 3rd
Please mark your calendars for
Sunday, March 3rd
. During the 11am service, Pen will give a special blessing to seniors as they transition into the next chapter. Following the worship service on
March 3rd
, senior youth and their families will gather for a luncheon in Wood Fellowship Hall.
For more info and to RSVP to luncheon
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We're accepting nominations for the Will Appleby Award!
Will was an outstanding member of the youth group of First Presbyterian Church before tragically passing away in an automobile accident in 2001. He made youth group a priority and was an innovative force and loyal friend within the youth community. Will understood the goals and mission of the youth group and encouraged and inspired his fellow youth as well as many adults. In his honor, Will's family generously established this award to recognize other youth who share Will's love and dedication to the community of faith. Any high school youth at First Presbyterian is eligible for nomination--with preference given to seniors. Please click
here
to access the application.
Nominations are due by March 1.
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Montreat Worship and Music Conference, June 16-21
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Registration is now open for the Montreat Worship and Music Conference, June 16-21. The conference is open to current 3rd-12th graders. Cost will be no more than $375 (final total depends on the number of children and youth who attend) and financial assistance is available (contact Will Young,
[email protected]
)
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For additional information or to register your child or youth, contact Caryn Overbey
(
[email protected]
).
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HELPS literacy tutoring is now available during Westerly Hills Academy’s afterschool program! Slots are available for one hour per week, Mon-Fri., between 3:30 and 5:30.
Did you know that 3
rd
grade reading scores are linked directly to future success? 96% of students reading at grade level in 3
rd
grade go on to graduate high school, while those who aren’t at grade level are 4 times more likely to drop out. Only 27% of Westerly Hills’s 3
rd
graders were reading at grade level based on last year’s EOG scores, but we can help change that! 12 tutors have been working with students during the school day since November and are seeing tremendous growth already. Come get to know the sweet students at Westerly and help them succeed! You can sign up
here.
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Celebrating February Birthdays!
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Annabelle Brown, Anne Carlton, Marion Donald
Mac Elliott, Burke Frenzel, Andrew Glontz
William Graham, Corinth Greene, Jack Griffin
Eleanor Hayes, Nathan Henderson, Ned Hull
Kaitlyn Kerl, Ellison Knight, Jon David Magan
Will McTier, John Moldenhauer, Morgan Paschal
Andy Thurman, Bennett Turner
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Middle School News & Events
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Confirmation News & Reminders
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Confirmation Meeting for Confirmands, Parents & Sponsors
Sharing Personal Creeds
Parents, Sponsors, and Confirmands are all asked to create a creed that will be shared in very small intimate/family groups on
Sunday, March 10
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Creeds created by Confirmands are due by Feb. 25
**Parents and Sponsors do not need to turn theirs in.
Click Here
for your February Confirmation Newsletter
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Middle Mission Trip: Raleigh
July 28 - August 2, 2019
Registration Now Open!
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Open to completed 6
th
through 8
th
Grades
Youth will have the opportunity to participate in programs that include volunteering at various worksites as well as Bible study, group discussion, and art projects as a means of reflection.
Send any questions to Bryce
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Be sure to check out Bull Dog prayers on Thursday mornings at 7:45 am in the gym for a quick devotion
and donuts
!
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Presbyterian Youth Connection
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Follow our account on IG!
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New and returning middle school families:
make sure to follow our new Instagram account and stay up to date on all that is happening in the life of the youth program at FPC!
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Sign up for Text Messages!
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f you haven't signed up to receive news and updates via text, you may do so by texting the following to 81010:
- for 6th grade texts: @fpc2025
- for 7th grade texts: @fpcco2024
- for 8th grade texts: @fpcco2023
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High School News & Events
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Presbyterian Youth Connection
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Sign up for Text Messages!
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If you haven't signed up to receive news and updates via text, you may do so by texting the following to 81010:
- for 9th grade texts: @fpcco2022
- for 10th grade texts: @fpc2021
- for 11th grade texts: @fpc2020
- for 12th grade texts: @fpc2019
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2018-2019 PYC & Confirmation
To register and pay your fees for meals, Magnus and Confirmation,
Click Here
Helpful links:
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Magnus Student Health Portal
Returning youth parents:
Please
click here
to update your child's medical information and sign the Youth Covenant for 2018-19. If you have forgotten your username for FPC, try using: firstname.lastname
New youth parents:
Once you have
registered online for PYC,
you will receive an email directly from Magnus with your username and temporary password.
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